Carbon build up on spark plugs

Trucks used by the U.S. Army in world War II that were 2.5 tons and larger. Such as Studebaker US-6, International M5-6, 4 Ton tractors (Auto Car, etc.), 5 Ton (Corbitt, etc.), the Dragon Wagon, and any other trucks 2.5 tons and over.
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sixbysix
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Carbon build up on spark plugs

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Hi all - some questions for the brains trust ....
I have a question re Stude US6
I seem to have a lot of carbon building up on the plugs very quickly within a half hour drive - and wondering about your thoughts
- have just re-adusted the points and timing but this hasn't solved the problem, Am getting some new leads as have done 35000 km ( about 25000 miles) with these so thought might try that and see if that helps
other than that all I can think is that the fuel mix might be too rich - but I haven't done any carby adjustments at all to influence this ... your thoughts ....?
cheers
David
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Re: Carbon build up on spark plugs

Post by Bill_Wolf »

If nothing visual jumps out at you I start with a Vacuum Gauge.

While not conclusive if there is something off it will show itself here. This is not a fool proof diagnostic tool but a quick cheap way to find potential issues.

Bill

http://www.cckw.org/pdf/vacuumgages1.pdf
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